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Ref: 9058A Category: Live Out Housekeepers

Role Overview

An experienced and hands-on Housekeeper is required to assist in the smooth running of a private household in London and Canada for one individual. This is a dynamic and varied role combining management responsibilities with practical, day-to-day household duties.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, discreet, and flexible, with a proactive approach and excellent attention to detail.

Candidates must be able to travel to London easily and a background in Yachts would be ideal.

Key Responsibilities

  • JOB TITLE AND DUTIES 
    Housekeeper
    • Assist with the day-to-day running of the London property, including care and maintenance of the interior and exterior. 
    • Assist with housekeeping duties, in-house laundry and dry cleaning, providing cover as needed.
    • Assist the house manager with selecting vendors, comparing multiple quotes and tracking spending; assist the house manager to supervise all contractors and keep record of all renovation projects, track work progress and costing.
    • Assist the house manager to set the service standards to meet the needs of the Employer and properties, for all staff ('concierge style' attitude and discretion are of paramount importance).
    • Help the house manager to undertake/oversee a daily walk through of the property (interior and exterior) and be responsible for ensuring the principal aesthetics of the properties with an appreciation for aesthetic quality and demonstrate high end design sensibilities.
    • Help the house manager with food shopping, preparation when at the property, providing cover as needed.
    • Wardrobe management.
    • Help with maintaining and updating household manuals as needed.
    • Aid the house manager to schedule, supervise and be responsible for the upkeep of maintenance for the properties (electrician, plumbing, gas, heating, boiler etc.)
    • Aid the house manager to maintain seasonal routines and procedures for the interior and exterior of the properties: i.e. painting, window washing, jet washing, carpet cleaning etc.
    • Organise, pack, ship receive and record all deliveries and packages for the property and Employee.
    • Assist the house manager in handling and caring for fine art, fine furniture, antiques and collectables.
    • Schedule personal appointments and run ad hoc errands when requested. 
    • Travel with the Employer as required, and in any event up to 12 weeks a year, to offer assistance for both business and leisure trips, pack and unpack with the aim of creating a seamless "home form home" experience whilst traveling and staying in hotels.
  • Some simple cooking 

Travel Requirements

  • Travel to Canada
  • Trips typically up to 2 weeks at a time
  • Travel shared on a rota basis 

Working Schedule

When Principal is in Residence:

  • Monday to Saturday (rota shared to cover Saturdays so you won't work every Saturday)
  • Shift patterns:
  • 7:30am – 4:00pm
  • 11:30am – 8:00pm

When Principal is not in Residence:

  • Monday to Friday
  • 9:00am – 5:00pm

Candidate Requirements

  • Yacht experience a bonus
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Discreet, trustworthy, and professional at all times
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Location
Chelsea , United Kingdom
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
Up to £55,000 Per Year Depending on experience
Household
1 adult
Working Days
Monday to Friday when principal is not in residence ; Monday to Saturday when principal is in residence [Saturdays shared on a rota basis]
Working Hours
When principal is not in residence 9:00am – 5.00pm - when in residence hours covered are either 7:30am – 4:00pm 11:00am – 8:00pm [shared on a rota basis]
Start Date
ASAP
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